Category: Millbrook
Bird keepers urged to prepare for winter Avian Flu threat
The Chief Veterinary Officers across the UK are encouraging all poultry keepers to take action now to reduce the risk of disease in their birds over the winter.
There are some simple measures that all poultry keepers, whether they are running a large commercial farm, keeping a few hens in their back garden, or rearing game birds, should take to protect their birds against the threat of avian influenza (bird flu) in the coming winter months.
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New Trains for the Marston Vale Line
New Class 230 D Trains have come into service on the Marston Vale Line (Bedford – Bletchley). The train, which has been developed by Vivarail, will provide extra capacity and a more comfortable journey for passengers on the Line. The Marston Vale Line is the first route in the country to benefit from these ground-breaking new trains!
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Meet Wixams Hedgehog Support
Amanda Norman has set up a hedgehog rescue centre at home to help poorly hedgehogs in and around the Wixams area.
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Bedfordshire Against Covanta Incinerator to hold fundraising Garden Party
BACI will be holding an exclusive ‘Thank You’ Garden Party in the grounds of Ampthill Park House on 3 August 2019. It also plans for Special Guest appearances to make this a visit and day to remember. The House stands within panoramic unspoilt countryside less than two miles from the proposed site of the Covanta Incinerator.
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Covanta and Green Investment Group reach financial close on the Rookery South Energy Recovery Facility
Construction is expected to take 36 monthsCovanta Holding Corporation and Green Investment Group...
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Gas power station approved in Bedfordshire
The 299MW Open Cycle Gas Turbine (OCGT) power station, at Rookery South Pit near the villages of Stewartby, Millbrook and Marston Moretaine will be able to go from cold to full load in less than 20 minutes, enabling it to respond quickly to support the grid.
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“Give Covanta a bloody nose”
At a Rookery South Community Energy Initiative (RSCEI) presentation to Cranfield Parish Council Councillor Robert Morris, ward councillor for Cranfield and Marston Moretaine, urged residents to sign up to the scheme.
He said:
“I strongly recommend that people apply for the scheme
“Because every penny that comes from this means that it’s a penny less that Covanta will have in their pockets.
“You are, technically, giving them a bloody nose by taking the money.”
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Sounds Familiar Community Choir is looking for new members
Do you like singing for fun?
Following its post-Christmas break, the Sounds Familiar Community Choir will re-commence rehearsals on Tuesday, February 5th at 7.30p.m at Cranfield Baptist church.
The choir, which sings for fun and for charity, is looking out for new members, particularly of the male variety! No audition is needed. Being able to read music not essential either.
Either pop along and meet them on the 5th, or contact the musical director, Jean Lloyd, on 01234 751495 or 07793 074911.
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Center Parcs celebrates a decade being recognised with The Wildlife Trusts Biodiversity Benchmark
Woburn Forest Center Parcs final village to get wildlife award
The Wildlife Trusts and Center Parcs are celebrating an important milestone this week. It has reached its ten year anniversary as holders of The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark accreditation.
With four villages already accredited, Woburn Forest was the final village to be awarded the benchmark this year.
Center Parcs has worked with The Wildlife Trusts and other environmental and ecological organisations for three decades. It has shared knowledge, records and plans, working together for the protection and enhancement of natural environments.
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Communities come together over Central Bedfordshire Council’s Local Plan
Communities come together to challenge council’s building plan Community representatives...
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20-year Marston Valley plan shared with local people
Marston Valley programme of engagement O&H Properties, the developer behind the Marston Valley...
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Millbrook businessman sentenced for selling knock-off Sky remotes
A Millbrook businessman has been prosecuted for selling counterfeit Sky remotes and sentenced to...
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